Gender Equality (and Nonprofits): California's Bold New Law
We’ve already cautioned nonprofits to be on the alert for new laws coming on the books, from time to time, around the nation. The special
Special Meetings: What Are The Rules?
We’ve recently covered news stories about two nonprofits in which leadership abruptly – and unexpectedly – asked their boards to close down the organizations.
A Nonprofit Bylaws Checkup: Where to Start
There’s a good reason why you’re likely to find an amendment clause in your nonprofit’s bylaws: It’s meant to be used from time to time.
Launching a Family Foundation: Pros and Cons
Giving generously to favorite charitable causes is a long tradition in American culture. Each year, donors in the United States contribute hundreds of billions of
With Dollars at Stake, a Nonprofit's Name is a Big Deal
“Proctor: …How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul. Leave me my name!” Arthur Miller, The Crucible, Act II,
Beyond the Basics of Fundraising: Commercial Fundraisers
Many charities conduct their own fundraising campaigns; some have in-house development directors and staff. As we mentioned in “Taking Fundraising Outside the Organization,” other organizations,
The Conflict of Interest Policy: Why is it Needed?
“A policy governing conflicts of interest is perhaps the most important policy a nonprofit board can adopt….” That’s advice from the National Council of
California Charity Auctions
Raffles. Bingo. Poker Nights. Auctions. These are fundraising favorites; donors enjoy them, and charities love the results. There are tough rules and restrictions under California
Taking Fundraising Outside the Organization
Fundraising is central to the success of public charities. It takes an enormous amount of time, effort, and resources to raise the money needed to
Unpaid Intern Rules Turned Upside Down – Again
There’s an important update to the rules about unpaid internships that we discussed last year in “The Crackdown on Unpaid Internships: Do Nonprofits Have to
"The Girl Scouts and the Return of the Completed Donation"
It sounds like it could be the title of a 1960’s-era teen mystery novel, and it’s no wonder the story went viral. It had everything:
Whistleblower Policy for Nonprofits
It’s not uncommon these days to read news reports about corporate whistleblowers. Since 2002, these brave people who report wrongdoing have had substantial protection under